The Guild of Pastoral Psychology
Resources
The Guild has an archive of 350 papers dating back to the 1930s and 600 recordings dating from the 1970s. You can browse these using the search facilities below; they are free to download for Guild members.
Disclaimer: The Guild’s written and audio resources are for members’ personal and non-commercial use only. The views expressed in them are those of the authors; they may not necessarily be shared by Guild members, nor represent the collective opinion of the Guild.
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The Challenge And Opportunity Of Radical Fundamentalism
This talk looks at the causes of fundamentalism and its violence. ‘The loss of our external locus of divinity in the West has become catastrophic ‘ The author also takes a hard and balanced look at the West’s affront to Muslims. It is a lecture which helps in trying to…
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After Tradition: Closer Encounters with the Sacred
We must experience our exile – its opposite is home coming. What are we coming home to? not back to the past but to the depth of our own being. Paradoxically, as we move further away, we move towards the mystical depths that give us life. This is the theme…
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The Hell Of Initiation
David Talks about Jung’s ambivalence about modernity. He takes a wide sweep of the influences which contribute to Jung’s ground-breaking concepts – especially that of the necessity of experiencing the dark forces of the psyche.
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Shadow Dancing with Maya
Through the power of stories, dreams and scriptures both East and West, Bill Ventimiglia takes the listener on a journey towards an understanding of what Jung meant by ‘the dark side of the Self’. This talk is about the now of our world and touches on the conflicts before and…
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C G Jung, S P Huntington and the Search for Civilisations
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Teresa Of Avila And Depth Psychology
St Teresa of Avila, the 16th Century Spanish mystic, contemplative and writer has left us numerous books, regarded as some of the most sublime writing of Western Christianity. The core of this talk is an exploration of the similarities and analogies between Jungian Psychology and the Christian mystical tradition as…
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“If you Gotta Ask…”
This is a lecture for people who like Jazz and for those interested in theology – and a must for anyone keen on both! Andrew speaks of the origin of jazz, its performers and its meaning. He also discusses theology, particularly processed theology, and how jazz can enable theological reflection.…
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Synchronicity and Awakening Consciousness
Jung's references to synchronicity present us with something of a puzzle. At times he is 'thunder struck' by a coincidence, at times strangely cynical. Yet even in his most cynical moments synchronicity mercurially and stealthily makes itself known (intentionally or unintentionally by Jung?) in his writing. The talk meticulously surveys…
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“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose”
The talk explores the symbolism of the rose within our mythical consciousness. Its connection with Aphrodite and Eros is explored at length, as is its representing the Blood of Christ and the Holy Virgin. Its representation in literature is another major theme, including its use by Dante, Yeats and T…
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The Death of Death: individuation in the Age of Spiritual Machines
“By 2020 computers will equal the capacity of the human brain… ten years later computers will have the capacity of a thousand brains, they will learn on their own… claim to be conscious… By the end of the century there will no longer be any clear distinction between humans and…